How have advances in genetics affected society? What do we need to know to make ethical decisions about genetic technologies? This course includes the study of cloning, genetic enhancement, and ownership of genetic information. Course participants will acquire the tools to explore the ethics of modern genetics and learn how to integrate these issues into their classrooms.

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Genomes, Agriculture, and Society

This week you will learn about the societal implications of genetically modified food, and discuss ways to incorporate this issue into your teaching.